Winery Vieux ClocherClassic Vacqueyras Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Classic Vacqueyras Rouge from the Winery Vieux Clocher
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Classic Vacqueyras Rouge of Winery Vieux Clocher in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Classic Vacqueyras Rouge of Winery Vieux Clocher in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Classic Vacqueyras Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Classic Vacqueyras Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Classic Vacqueyras Rouge
The Classic Vacqueyras Rouge of Winery Vieux Clocher matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with pepper, lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras confit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vieux Clocher's Classic Vacqueyras Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Sérénèze de Voreppe
A very old grape variety that was once grown in the Grésivaudan region, and more generally in the Isère Valley from Grenoble to Tullins. It could also be found in Savoie and in the northern part of the Drôme. It should be noted that it was confused for a long time - even today - with the ciréné de Romans with which it shares many synonyms including sérenèze. According to Thierry Lacombe (I.N.R.A./Montpellier), it is the result of a natural intraspecific cross between the white gouais and the chatus. Sérénèze de Voreppe is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1, under the name Sérénèze.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Classic Vacqueyras Rouge from Winery Vieux Clocher are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Vieux Clocher
The Winery Vieux Clocher is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Table wine
A category of wine with no geographical indication on the label, often resulting from blends between wines from different vineyards in France or the EU. These wines are now called "wines without geographical indication" (and "French wines" if they come from the national territory).
